Methodological development of a project with preschool children “Winter Olympic Games”

Traditions and symbols of the Olympics

Rings

The emblem of the Olympic Games is multi-colored rings intertwined with each other. Each of them means a continent:

• blue – Europe;
• black - Africa;
• red - America;
• yellow – Asia;
• green - Australia.

The fact that the rings are intertwined means the unity and friendship of the peoples of these countries.

Flag

The official competition flag is white, meaning a symbol of peace, with an emblem. At every Olympic Games it is used at the opening and closing of the Olympics. After that, it is transferred to the city where the next Olympic Games will be held.

Fire

The tradition of lighting a fire has been preserved from ancient times to this day. The ceremony begins in Olympia several months before the start of the Games. 11 girls in white dresses gather there, and one of them, with the help of a mirror and the sun's rays, lights a torch - a fire that will burn throughout the Olympics.

After this, the torch is passed to the best athlete, who will carry it through the Greek cities and to the country where the Games are being held. As a result, the torch is delivered to the place where the competition will be held.

A large bowl is installed in the stadium, and the fire in it is lit with a torch. It will burn until the end of the Olympics.

Opening and closing of the Games

The ceremony delights everyone. The production uses the latest scientific advances, innovations and a huge number of volunteers. Artists, famous athletes, etc. are also invited.

Sports in the ancient Olympics

In ancient times, the sports at the Olympics included running, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus throwing, hand-to-hand combat, and chariot racing. Athletes who showed the best results were awarded a laurel wreath or an olive branch. The champions were also escorted to their hometown, and until their last days they were revered and considered respected people. Feasts were held in their honor, and sculptors made marble statues for them.

Alas, in 394 AD, the Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned the Olympic Games. He didn't like such competitions. Due to the adoption of Christianity, it was announced to them that any pagan religious rite must cease.